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  1. Anusha07

    Spelling error on vac scheme application

    Hi - just submitted an application for a Vacation Scheme and noticed that I spelled the firm name incorrectly (“Mischon” instead of “Mishcon”) in one of the answers - twice. Not sure how, I believe I made the typo once and autocorrect took it like that from there. Should I email the firm and...
  2. Lse2020*

    Year-end average on application forms

    I am filling out an application form (Slaughter and May) and have noticed that they ask for a year-end average. LSE does not officially calculate/provide year-end averages except for a First Year Average. Should I indicate this on my application or just calculate an average using my marks?
  3. Laurenjosephine

    Question

    I really don't understand how I am meant to approach this question?! "What is it about the profile of the Boodle Hatfield client base which attracts you?"
  4. Laurenjosephine

    Client Focus Question

    On Withers' application, they ask for you to tell them about a time you delivered 'client focus' but I'm not really sure what that is? Would working in a supermarket be an example? Would using another example for my time working in a supermarket be repetitive because I can't think of anything...
  5. Laurenjosephine

    Missing A Level Grade Requirements

    I achieved ABB in my A Levels, but some firms require that you have AAB at A Level. Would this entirely write off my application/ruin my chances of being considered, even if I am on track for 2.1?
  6. A

    Why do you want to be a solicitor at an *international law firm*?

    Hi all. Obviously, this is a standard question. However, I note that firms differ in how they phrase the question - some firms simply ask "why a commercial solicitor", and others "why a commercial solicitor at an *international* firm". All the firms I'm applying to are "international firms", so...
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    Extracurricular activities question

    A question for one of my vac scheme applications is: Please provide details of your main extracurricular interests and achievements. How have these interests and achievements helped you to develop the skills that you will need as a commercial solicitor? What's the best way to approach this? Is...
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  8. A

    What do you hope to get out of a career at a Firm like ours?

    Hi everyone, I am completing an application to Debevoise and came across the following question: What do you hope to get out of a career at a Firm like ours? (250) I feel like it is quite similar to the questions "why do you want to become a commercial solicitor", could anyone tell me what...
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    Trowers & Hamlins psychometric test/app questions

    Hi guys! I'm trying to gather as much info as possible on the vac scheme application process at Trowers & Hamlins before they open on 1st October. What I realised is that their website is not as detailed in explaining the different steps as some other international firms are. I was wondering if...
  10. S

    Ashurst 2020/2021

    Hi all, Thought I'd create a thread for the Ashurst application/s. This year the questions are: Please address your cover letter to Nick Wong, Graduate Recruitment Partner. This is an opportunity to tell us about yourself, your skills, achievements and why you want to train as a solicitor...
  11. H

    Freshfields TC application form glitch??

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to apply for Freshfield's summer tc and I know that we're supposed to write a 850-word personal statement. For the life of me I cant seem to find anywhere in the questionnaire to paste the personal statement! Am I meant to upload it as an attached document? The Jobpage...
  12. S

    Hill Dickinson 2019/2020 application

    Hi Guys, I was wondering if someone could offer some guidance on how to answer this question. Focusing on our values (Trust, Respect, Innovation and Collaboration) tell us what you can bring to Hill Dickinson that will set you apart from the rest. (250 words) I was thinking of focusing on a...
  13. Yusuf Panah

    Bird & Bird VC application form

    Hi all :) I've been looking at the application form for Bird & Bird and I am genuinely at a road block as to the various things that I could discuss for the first two questions. I'd be grateful for anyone to help out with some ideas! 1) Based on your research, what do you understand to be the...
  14. Daniel Boden

    Challenges and Opportunities for law firms

    This question often comes up in applications and I think that one opportunity for law firms is expanding into emerging markets such as China. I recently found this article from The Lawyer magazine which I think offers a really good insight into China's Belt and Road initiative and the...
  15. A

    Allen & Overy app - 2018/19

    Hey guys! I’ve been working on an A&O app which is taking me a little longer than expected, and a question I have particular doubts about is this: “Provide an example of a change in the legal sector, which has happened or yet to happen, which interests you and discuss the impact it has had or...
  16. Hazal

    Bullet points

    Hi all! Pretty quick and mundane question I have to ask. Are bullet points a safe option when filling in the "brief summary" parts of an application form? I'm thinking the work experience section but also sections such as Jones Day's Extracurricular Activities, which ask "Please give a brief...
  17. Hazal

    Norton Rose Fulbright - Other Information

    Looking at the questions Norton Rose Fulbright ask on their application form, I was a little thrown by this additional bit: Please use this section to provide additional information about yourself and/or your experience that is relevant to this application. (100 words max)* It seems like it's...
  18. Daniel Boden

    Weil, Gotshal & Manges Vacation Scheme Application Questions

    Hi guys, Having just seen that Weil has opened their Vacation Scheme applications, I thought I'd start a thread to collate people's responses to their questions. Their form seems fairly straightforward with no cover letter but these three questions. 1. Please explain why you have decided to...
  19. Daniel Boden

    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Application Questions

    Hi Guys, Think I've double checked that there isn't another thread about this BCLP's applications... So the firm has an interesting application form and has some questions that I haven't seen before as well as the standard questions: 1. How does BCLP align with your ambitions for your...
  20. L

    Do I need to tailor work experience in my applications?

    I have completed a vac scheme and got interviews at some top firms however I have never done more than make my application questions or cover letter very thorough, firm specific and clear. Obviously I have had a host of rejections as well. I was thinking - do law firms want to see how your work...

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